The Comeback Trail

Painters half marahon

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Location:

St. George,UT,USA

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I am a new runner, started running May 2007. Ran STG Marathon Oct 2007 (3:29) first race after knee surgery and re-injured it on mile 16. Also ran Tucson Marathon (3:45) out of shape from knee recovery, but still had a blast. First race with no knee problems and starting to get in shape Painters 2008 1:29:27 (Short Course GPS showed 12.95)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Just get healthy!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston

Personal:

I am married with 3 kids, My wife and I own a Propane Company in St. George.

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Sat, Jan 19, 2008

Race: Painters half marahon (13.1 Miles) 01:29:27, Place overall: 40, Place in age division: 8

Easy Miles Marathon Pace Miles Threshold Miles VO2 Max Miles Crosstraining miles Total Miles

0.00 13.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.10

This has been a fun weekend! Thanks to Kendra & Steve for throwing a great party. It was nice to meet some of the fellow bloggers. Now on to the race! Last week I was thinking anything under 1:34:00 would be fine. The only other half I have run, was the Trail River Run, my time was a a 1:38:50. Then the running club guys said I could go under 1:30:00, Steve Hooper offered to pace me, I really want to thank Steve for this, he sacraficed his time to help me out! Thanks a million Steve, your always thinking of others before youself. We started off hitting the first mile in 6:39, a little fast but felt ok. Mile 2 slowed a little to 6:44, at this point it was Steve, Ruth & Myself together. Mile 3, back to 6:38, still felt good. Mile 4, 6:44, still all systems go, running with Steve & Ruth. Mile 5, slowed a little here, some of the uphill section, 7:05. Mile 6 back to 6:45, Ruth was starting to really look good and I felt she was going to have an awesome run. Mile 7, 6:49, still keeping a good pace, Steve, (barely breaking a sweat, was keeping the pace movin right along). Mile 8, 7:04, Ruth has made a move and is starting picking up the pace, I was starting to feel the effects of the race at this point. Mile 9, I slowed to a 7:12, Steve was really trying to get me to pick it up, but at this point I am running on empty! Mile 10, 7:04, picked up a little, but really just trying to stay relaxed and keep moving, Steve, still doing all he can to keep me going, I think he was ready to throw me on his back at this point! Mile 11, My slowest of the race, 7;19, I was just trying to save enough to finish, really not too dissapointed, 2 months ago a 7:19, was a real fast mile for me, so I felt pretty good to hold this being totally exhausted! Mile 12, was able to drop back to a 7:06, just trying to run with Steve. Mile 13, another 7:06, Steve really trying to get me to finish strong! I was able to sprint the last l00 yards. I realize the course was a little short, but all in all still real happy with the time. And Ruth, "Holy Cow", u are my hero!! a 1:26, WOW!!! Thanks again Steve, you are one cool dude!! I feel, this gives me a good building point, to get ready for Ogden.

Comments

From andee on Jan 19, 2008 at 18:12:14

Congratulations on wonderful race!

From Dave Holt on Jan 19, 2008 at 18:15:39

Again, congrats Mike. You are the man. I new you could do it! Keep it up buddy and you're going to have to readjust all your goals because you will be breaking them down so fast!

From Dustin on Jan 19, 2008 at 18:20:36

Great Job Mike. It was fun to watch you guys come by. I think this is a great way to start off your year of PRs. Should be fun the next few months training for Ogden

From Cody on Jan 19, 2008 at 18:21:50

Nice Job Mike! I have watching your progress lately and have been impressed. Keep it up!

From Brent on Jan 19, 2008 at 19:29:52

Mike, awesome, 50 commando points, great race. It is one thing to do a tempo run, it is another thing to run faster and longer. Great effort. I like that fact that you regrouped that last two miles and hung on to that pace. That really says something about your good mental toughness.

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From Mik'L on Jan 19, 2008 at 20:04:31

Nice to meet you and great job! You have improved really quickly! It sure is nice to have good friends too...Steve is awesome. Keep it up!

From Christi on Jan 19, 2008 at 21:03:02

EXCELLENT job today bloggie! I think I saw you mulling around at the pre-race party but didn't have a chance to meet you. I can't believe you are so new to running- you kick butt! Way to go!

From Lybi on Jan 19, 2008 at 22:21:49

Holy Smokes! You must have a lot of natural talent to pull a time like that after just starting to run 6 months ago! Congratulations! Ogden is looking good...

From Tom on Jan 19, 2008 at 22:50:54

Great race Mike! You've improved dramatically in a very short period of time.

From Jeff on Jan 20, 2008 at 00:35:27

Good job. That is a great race and a great time!

From Steve Hooper on Jan 20, 2008 at 11:14:42

Mike, once again - what an amazing performance! I am so amazed at how much you have improved over such a short period of time - I think you are well on your way to your goal at Ogden. Keep up the good work - and thanks again for letting me pace you - it was a blast!

From MichelleL on Jan 20, 2008 at 11:41:56

Great job on your race! It was great to meet you this weekend. It's nice to see such a successful and excited newbie. You have now got a taste of what you can do, and this race points to a very good year!

From Ruthie on Jan 20, 2008 at 14:27:10

Mike! You did such an awesome job - thanks for keeping me going on those first miles, you ran such a great race an pulled off a sweet PR!

From Jody on Jan 20, 2008 at 17:29:44

Great Race!! Sounds like you had a pretty good race experience. Keep up the hard work and you will do fantastic at Ogden.

From josse on Jan 20, 2008 at 17:39:08

Great job on the race! You have a great road ahead of you to improve. Travel that road wisely and it will be full of great things with little speed bumbs.

From James on Jan 20, 2008 at 20:36:25

It was good to meet you. You are looking pretty lean and mean right now. Way to get your goal time! I'm sure that you will continue to get faster and faster with that great group you have to run with down there.

From amanda on Jan 20, 2008 at 22:07:22

It was nice to meet you too. You ran really well in the half.

From Mike Warren on Jan 21, 2008 at 20:33:46

Thanks for all the great comments! It really is amazing how others can motivate and push you, much appreciated!

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